Troussier: Japan's World Cup draw with Netherlands felt like a win
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- Former Vietnam national team coach Philippe Troussier commented on Japan's 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in the World Cup.
- Troussier praised Japan's second-half performance and coach Moriyasu's tactical substitutions, which he believes changed the game.
- He noted Japan's adaptability, scoring from a corner kick, and stated the draw felt like a victory, boosting morale for advancing to the next round.
Philippe Troussier, the former head coach of the Vietnam national team and ex-manager of Japan, believes the Samurai Blue's 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in the World Cup felt like a victory. Troussier, who is currently in Japan, shared his professional insights on the match.
The Japanese team had a spectacular second half. The notable point is that coach Hajime Moriyasu made excellent personnel adjustments to change the game.
He highlighted Japan's "spectacular" second-half performance, attributing the shift in momentum to coach Hajime Moriyasu's "excellent personnel adjustments." Troussier observed that these substitutions altered the team's playing philosophy, enabling them to adapt effectively and play with greater physicality and intensity in challenges.
The most interesting thing I felt after the 2-2 equalizer was that Japan scored from a corner kick. That is usually not the playing identity or style of the Japanese.
What particularly intrigued Troussier was Japan's equalizer from a corner kick, a scenario he noted is not typically associated with the Japanese style of play. He sees this as evidence of Japan's capacity to evolve and compete at a higher level. The draw is viewed as a deserved reward, significantly boosting the confidence of both players and the coaching staff.
The 2-2 draw is a deserved reward for the Japanese team. It will help the players and coaching staff gain a lot of confidence. Drawing with the Netherlands 2-2 is like a victory.
"The 2-2 draw is a deserved reward for the Japanese team. It will help the players and coaching staff gain a lot of confidence. Drawing with the Netherlands 2-2 is like a victory," Troussier stated. He emphasized that the result strongly elevates the team's spirit as they pursue advancement to the next round of the tournament. Japan made five substitutions during the match, with Keiko Nakamura and Daichi Kamada scoring the goals.
More importantly, this result greatly boosts the spirit of the Japanese team for the goal of advancing to the next round.
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Originally published by Tuแปi Trแบป in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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